Daniel Urresti

Daniel Urresti

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Daniel Urresti is a former Peruvian congressman who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for the murder of journalist Hugo Bustíos. His case has drawn attention to issues of political immunity and the legal system in Peru.

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Daniel Urresti is a former Interior Minister who was convicted of the murder of journalist Hugo Bustíos but had his sentence annulled by the Constitutional Tribunal.

Daniel Urresti | José Luna | Tal para cual
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-03-05
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Daniel Urresti publicly reappeared after being released from prison due to a ruling by the Constitutional Tribunal.

Daniel Urresti reaparece en conferencia tras salir de prisión por fallo del TC
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-03-04
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Daniel Urresti was convicted of the assassination of journalist Hugo Bustíos and is now being released due to a court decision.

Hija de Hugo Bustíos tras fallo del Tribunal Constitucional a favor de Daniel Urresti: Tu memoria, papá, estará siempre por encima de la ignominia | últimas
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-02-20
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Daniel Urresti was the high commissioner for the interdiction and formalization of mining who dynamited dredges in Madre de Dios around 2014.

El corazón de las tinieblas | Minería ilegal | OPINION
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-07-07
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Daniel Urresti is the natural candidate of Podemos Perú who failed to overturn his conviction for the murder of journalist Hugo Bustíos.

Podermos Perú | El partido de Luna Gálvez busca cambiar las reglas electorales y judiciales utilizando el peso de su bancada | OPINION
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-02-28
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Daniel Urresti, a former Interior Minister and presidential candidate, will remain in prison for the murder of journalist Hugo Bustíos.

Daniel Urresti continuará en prisión: las razones del PJ para declarar improcedente hábeas corpus a su favor | POLITICA
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-02-18
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